I’ve Been in a Bit of a Funk (And No, Not the Good Kind that you’d find me dancing in the kitchen to)
Look, I’m not usually one to dwell too much, but the past couple of months? January and February hit like a freight train. Maybe it was seasonal affective disorder, some questionable moon alignment, or the ever-growing stack of bills we all are being warned about. But the more I thought about it, I realized it wasn’t really any of that. It was an energy problem.
Where I was giving my energy, who I was giving it to, why i was giving it away and how little I was keeping for myself. And trust me, the overdraft fees on personal energy? They’re steep. So I got to work because I knew the only thing that was going to help me get out of it was to really go through it.
The Spring Clean for Your Soul
You know how a spring clean works, you pull everything out, make questionable decisions about whether you’ll ever fit into those jeans again, and finally reclaim your space. Well, this? This is like that. But instead of your wardrobe which I also will be doing, it’s your energy.
It starts with asking:
- Where’s my energy actually going?
- What’s filling me up, and what’s draining me?
- Am I spending time on what truly matters?
Enter: The Energy Wheel
This is where the Wheel of Life comes in. Picture a pizza (because everything’s better when you picture it as pizza). Each slice represents a different area of your life — career, relationships, health, personal growth, spirituality, family, finances, hobbies.
You rate your satisfaction in each one, from “life’s a dream” to “pass the wine, please.” And pretty quickly, you see what’s lopsided. Maybe your career slice is overflowing, but your relationship slice looks like someone took a bite out of it.
It’s like a big flashing neon sign: Hey, over here! We need some love. Its an incredible tool if you like to vision things like me and see them on paper in front of you. Then the next step came..
Living Aligned: A Manifesting Generator’s Take
Now, if you’re a fan of Human Design like I am, you’ll know that as a Manifesting Generator (or MG, for the cool kids), energy is everything. MGs are all about following what lights them up. When we’re aligned, we’re unstoppable — ideas fly, opportunities pop up, and life feels like a never-ending dopamine rush.
But when we’re not? Frustration hits hard. Things feel sticky. Tasks that should be simple become absolute slogs. Spoiler alert: That’s not the universe punishing you. It’s just a sign that you’re off track. I was knee deep in this and trying to wade through it all. My own frustration was a clear “Hey, girl, this ain’t it.” And the only way out? Realignment.
After I stripped it all down I needed the pick me ups and the hell yea kick ass vibes to get me back on board. The Big Mel Robbins “Let Them” Moment
This is where Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory waltzes in like a wise (but slightly sassy) aunt.
- People don’t get your decisions? Let them.
- Someone’s annoyed that you’re protecting your energy? Let them.
- You’re worried what others think of your choices? Let. Them.
Seriously. They’re going to think whatever they want. You can’t control that. But what you can control is where your energy flows. And every time you “let them,” you reclaim a little bit more of that energy. Because and here’s where it all started to drop into place. My intuition knew it, my logical brain with it down on paper could see it. My Mani geni was doing bank flips out of the mud because Your Energy Is Your True Wealth!!!
We often think time is our most valuable resource or some might even think its money, but I’m convinced it’s energy. Time doesn’t mean much if you’re too drained to enjoy it, and whats good money if your miserable?’
- Want more time with your family? Redirect your energy to them.
- Craving creativity? Protect your energy from soul-sucking tasks.
- Need to focus on your health? Stop spending energy overcommitting to things that deplete you.
It’s not about having more time. It’s about having the energy to actually live the moments you have.
So with the Spring clean and Now that I’ve done my energy audit, here’s what’s working for me:
- Daily Check-Ins: Every morning, I ask, Where’s my energy today? What feels light and exciting? What feels heavy? Then I lean into the light stuff and pause on the rest.
- The Energy Wheel Review: Once a month, I pull out my Wheel of Life and check where I’m at. If I’m neglecting a slice, I adjust. It’s like giving my life a little tune-up.
- MG Permission Slips: As a Manifesting Generator, I’ve stopped forcing things. If it feels like I’m walking through wet cement, I reassess. Flow is my compass now.
- The “Let Them” Reminder: Whenever I feel the tug of people-pleasing, I repeat Mel’s words like a mantra. “Let them.” Every time I do, I get a little more energy back.
One Sweet Life
We get one beautiful, messy, wild life. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to spend it frustrated, exhausted, or misaligned. I want to laugh until my stomach hurts. I want spontaneous road trips and Sunday mornings in bed. I want deep conversations, belly-aching laughter, and dance parties in the kitchen. Oh and bloody good food and the odd tipple of wine too!
And the only way to get that? Is to be fiercely intentional with where I put my energy.
So, tell me — where’s your energy been going? And where do you actually want it to go?
Let’s spring clean our souls, protect our wealth, and start living aligned. Because this one sweet life? It’s too precious to waste.
With love and empowering Energy always
Nat xx
